Algeria

FIFA #37 Group J CAF ALG

Background

Algeria's run to the round of 16 at Brazil 2014, eliminated by eventual champions Germany after extra time, remains their best World Cup result. Vladimir Petković's 2026 qualification is the first since that campaign and arrives with a domestic-and-Ligue 1 hybrid squad.

World Cup titles

Appearances

Best finish

Round of 16 (2014)

Head coach

Vladimir Petković

Path forward · Group J

Group opponents:

Argentina (#1) Austria (#23) Jordan (#68)

Realistic 2026 ceiling

Group stage knockout shot

Based on FIFA ranking #37. Tournament football rewards momentum more than seeding, so treat this as a floor for expectations not a cap.

Follow Algeria to Kansas City

First fixture: Argentina vs Algeria · 2026-06-17 · 01:00 UTC

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Algeria Matches

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group J

Argentina

Algeria

Jun 17 · 01:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group J

Jordan

Algeria

Jun 23 · 03:00 UTCLevi's StadiumSan Francisco Bay Area

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group J

Algeria

Austria

Jun 28 · 02:00 UTCArrowhead StadiumKansas City